The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of California has contracted Analytic Acquisitions to fill the position of Legal Assistant for the Criminal department. We are a government contractor. *Paid benefits package*
"This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)."
*You must be able to pass a thorough background check and obtain clearance before starting work. This may take 4-8 weeks. Please only apply if you are able to wait this period to start.
STATEMENT OF SERVICES:
- Perform administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys,
- Establish and maintain a variety of files.
- Search legal reference files for information needed by AUSAs in conducting interviews and preparing correspondence.
- Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents from file material.
- Receive visitors and telephone callers.
- Furnish requested information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions and general procedures of the office.
- Determine which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter.
- Maintain calendar(s) of the ALISA(s), scheduling appointments, interviews and provides reminders of commitments and court appearances.
- Produce a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications to include Microsoft Word, E-Scan It, and Adobe. Ensure proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar of documents.
- Format and proofread Ninth Circuit and District Court briefs to include generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
- Run West Law or Lexis-Nexis checks on citations in accordance with established Federal standards.
- Prepare Indictments and supporting documentation.
- Open investigations and work closely with other federal and state agencies.
- Prepare Grand Jury subpoenas and arrange for service.
- File legal documents via electronic case filing in Federal Court, Court of Appeals, and Superior Courts, as required.
- Scan and Bates number Discovery for production to defense and probation.
- Follow DOJ policy for the encryption of all Discovery before distribution.
- Schedule court reporters, interpreters and witnesses as needed.
- Make travel arrangements to include authorizations and vouchers through the E2 travel system
- Assist with periodic case certification process. Work with attorneys and docketing clerk to verify case information.
- Separate, screen, select, assemble, and organize files and records material for disposition. Purge and close cases at completion.
RECEPTION:
- Serve as backup in the reception and mail areas and screen telephone calls and walk-in visitors to the office.
- Announce calls and visitors to an appropriate staff member or an appropriate office.
- Take complete and accurate messages and timely forward to the appropriate person.
- Screen visitors and telephone calls to determine the purpose of call or visit.
- Answer questions of a general nature and refer callers to appropriate parties.
MAIL:
- Sort and route mail by determining subject matter and organization designation.
- Record, control, and process mail which requires special handling, e.g., registered, certified, classified, etc.
- Obtain receipt signatures.
- Prepare outgoing material for dispatching to include date stamping, metering, or canceling, bundling, and bagging mail according to regulations, and wrapping bulk mail.
- Collect and/or deliver grand jury and unclassified mail and material to individuals or offices.
- Assist with lifting or moving of furniture, boxes, office supplies, etc., as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Have at least one year of experience in the legal field for Criminal law.
- Possess excellent written and communication skills.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Word and possess strong computer skills.
- Type at a minimum of 40 words per minute with good punctuation, spelling, and grammar skills.
- Be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
*Analytic Acquisitions, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Education:
Experience:
- criminal law: 1 year (Required)
Security clearance:
Work Location: In person
